Weird rules for the group ride
06-23-21, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by terrymorse
Let's see. A shirtless, helmetless guy on a hybrid shows up as a stranger on a group ride.
A guy who looks like that most likely has sketchy skills. I'm not riding anywhere near him.
A guy who looks like that most likely has sketchy skills. I'm not riding anywhere near him.
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06-23-21, 07:21 AM
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Popped in to check on BF, saw a thread about a shirtless, helmetless dude racing unaware strangers on a hybrid and crashing on a group ride... this forum does not disappoint.
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06-23-21, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
Popped in to check on BF, saw a thread about a shirtless, helmetless dude racing unaware strangers on a hybrid and crashing on a group ride... this forum does not disappoint.
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06-23-21, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ksryder
And yet there are people on this thread who are a) taking his story at face value, and b) taking his side. This place is truly magical.
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06-23-21, 08:25 AM
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Great thread. You overdid it a bit at the end with all the "race-my-hybrid-trigger-the-cat-6" stuff, but the link to the shirtless crash photo is really good stuff.
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06-23-21, 08:55 AM
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Let’s keep this thread fun. No insults or name calling please
06-23-21, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
The hybrid triggers cat 6 in the actually fast people who are out on long structured training rides and might otherwise let me go, most of the riding I do is commuting so I'm going much harder for a much shorter distance than most. If I want to race randoms (pretty much the main reason I ride) the hybrid works way better than a road bike.
Like if I was riding a road bike and ucanttouchthis was on the tail end of his recovery double imperial century ride, he might let me go cause he is tired, but if I passed him on the hybrid he would throw down like 3k watts and try to pass me, the race is on
Like if I was riding a road bike and ucanttouchthis was on the tail end of his recovery double imperial century ride, he might let me go cause he is tired, but if I passed him on the hybrid he would throw down like 3k watts and try to pass me, the race is on
UCantTouchThiZ would poop you out, not even knowing that he'd eaten you.
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06-23-21, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
Popped in to check on BF, saw a thread about a shirtless, helmetless dude racing unaware strangers on a hybrid and crashing on a group ride... this forum does not disappoint.
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06-23-21, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
Asking me to wear a jersey threw me off, like any jersey not the team jersey lol.
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06-23-21, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Koyote
And he crashed, which validates the club leaders' decision to exclude him.
06-23-21, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Reflector Guy
I recommend a football jersey. Heck, maybe even a football helmet too. Would not look out of place with the beard.
06-23-21, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
to be fair, wearing a helmet and kit wouldnt have saved me here, I need to watch experienced descenders take lines. My stomping ground was flat Ohio, these long California hills are cool but new to me.
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06-23-21, 01:42 PM
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So what if you didn't have a jersey or helmet on, and so what if you passed them, got caught, and proceeded to crash...at least you had shorts on. It was very snobbish of them to not let you hang with them. I'd try again. Please keep us informed.
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06-23-21, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
... Ohio...
(don't hate on me, I'm from Ohio)
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06-23-21, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Chandne
So what if you didn't have a jersey or helmet on, and so what if you passed them, got caught, and proceeded to crash...at least you had shorts on. It was very snobbish of them to not let you hang with them. I'd try again. Please keep us informed.
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06-23-21, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
If I want to race randoms (pretty much the main reason I ride)
06-23-21, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by fishboat
Personally, I don't ride with people that use the word "kit". Such a BS term. Not impressed with the attitude that often goes with it..and I've been riding the road for 45 years.
I'm a great fan of using a "non-standard" bike to ride with or better than all the "well kitted" boys.
I'm a great fan of using a "non-standard" bike to ride with or better than all the "well kitted" boys.
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06-23-21, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
yeah on a flat bar hybrid without foot retention too. Won't show my face again because A) too embarrassed after crashing and B) apparently this is a no drop ride that discourages attacks unless its a hill. Im out here to be the fastest, not to have fun
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06-23-21, 06:15 PM
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I get a chuckle out of dudes "racing" when I'm not racing. Dial it up to 600 & kick my ass so bad I don't even know I'm getting kicked!
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06-23-21, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by StanSeven
Let’s keep this thread fun. No insults or name calling please
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06-23-21, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by AlmostTrick
Great thread. Thanks, LS!
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06-24-21, 03:56 AM
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I don't do group rides, since most of them require helmets, regardless of who's organizing it. I certainly don't do "kits".
06-24-21, 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by terrymorse
Let's see. A shirtless, helmetless guy on a hybrid shows up as a stranger on a group ride.
A guy who looks like that most likely has sketchy skills. I'm not riding anywhere near him.
A guy who looks like that most likely has sketchy skills. I'm not riding anywhere near him.
06-24-21, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
Lmao there is no way I’m going back there. I’ll just stick to the race ride.
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